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PETE&C 2009
PRECONFERENCE
Hershey Lodge and Convention Center
Hershey , Pennsylvania
February 8, 2009

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Request for Proposal Form
(Three and Six Hour Preconference Session )

Invitation to Participate

You are invited to submit a proposal to conduct a preconference workshop or seminar for the 2009 Pennsylvania Educational Technology Exposition & Conference (PETE & C). Individuals representing all academic disciplines and levels and all phases of technology and education are welcome to submit proposals. Preconference sessions can be in a seminar format, or hands-on training workshops and will be conducted on Sunday, February 8, 2009. Sessions can be either three or six hours in length.

Scope

The following general topics are examples of interest areas:

  • Computer use at all academic levels, K-12 and higher education, and in all academic disciplines.
  • Curricular planning in disciplines where technology is the focus of instruction.
  • Computer education and opportunities for special audiences.
  • Computer-managed instruction and computer based testing. Computer education for teachers.
  • Administrative applications of technology at building and/or district level.
  • Computer education outside the typical school environment.
  • Technology partnership programs with education and business, industry, or government.
  • Emerging technologies for educational utilization.

Information on Participation

Each 3-hour workshop that is accepted will receive one stipend of two hundred fifty dollars ($250); each 6-hour workshop a five hundred ($500) stipend. The decision to cancel any workshop due to low registration numbers is at the sole discretion of the PETE & C Preconference Committee.

Please note: Preconference presenters do not receive complimentary registration to the general conference and must complete a conference registration form if they plan to attend the general conference.

Proposals will be considered and accepted at the discretion of the preconference committee.

 

 

 

PETE&C Preconference Presentation Application Form
 Please complete this form in full. Required fields are marked with an *.
Deadline for submission is August 15, 2008.
Submit ONE proposal per presentation
First Name:* Middle Initial: Last Name:*
Title : District/Affiliation:*
Mailing Address :
City:* State:* Zip:
Email:* Phone(Day):*
Phone(Evening):
Type Of Presentation: Hands-On Training (Check One: Mac Windows No Preference )
Lecture/Demonstration/Seminar

Audience Indicate all that apply Use Ctrl (Win) or Cmd (Mac) for multiple selections.

Session Level: (Choose ONE)

Presentation Strand

: Adaptive Technology/Special Populations/Accessibility : Performing/Creative Arts
: Emerging Technologies/Trends : Policy/Planning/Funding
: Infrastructure/Security/Management : Professional Development/Teacher Preparation
: Instructional Strategies/Successful Practices : Standards/NCLB
: Learning Environments/Distance Learning/Course management : Technology & Ethics
: Media Centers : Technology Directions: Issues, Innovations, Research
: Mobile/Wireless Technologies : Technology Leadership
Session Time Slots (Please select primary choice)
Note: Final placement of all workshops into the program schedule is at the discretion of the PETE & C program committee.

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (6 hours)
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (3 hours)

Equipment/Software Needs:
Seminar: You are responsible for supplying your own computer.
Workshop: Please list all software programs that will be used in your session:

A computer projector, screen and 4-outlet extension cord will be available in all session rooms. For Macintosh. Model #
For Windows.   Model #
VCR & TV Monitor (playback only)
Internet connection
Presentation Title:
Please provide a 40 - 50 word description of the content of your presentation. (Only 350 Characters)
 
 

Preconference Presenter Policies Agreement

Three and Six Hour Sessions
Information for Participation
Please read and sign below

Preconference presenters do not receive complimentary registration to the general conference and must complete a conference registration form if they plan to attend the general conference.

Each 3-hour workshop that is accepted will receive one stipend of two hundred fifty dollars ($250); each 6-hour workshop a five hundred ($500) stipend. The decision to cancel any workshop due to low registration numbers is at the sole discretion of the PETE & C Preconference Committee.

Conference presentations by a commercial enterprise or its agents will not be eligible for a stipend.

Time slots to be filled are 9 AM - 4 PM and 1 PM - 4 PM on February 8, 2009.

Overnight accommodations, meals and other incidentals are the responsibility of the individual presenters.

Sessions will be scheduled at the discretion of the preconference committee.

You will be notified of registration numbers after January 25, 2009 and a decision will be made as to whether or not to cancel your workshop.

Payment to presenters will be made following the completion of each workshop. It is the responsibility of each seminar presenter to supply his or her own computer. Hands-on training sessions will be held in computer labs, most of which are in offsite locations. Members of the PETE & C planning committee will work with all presenters to be sure hands-on labs meet all needs. PETE & C will provide each room with an LCD projector, Internet connection, power strip, and a screen.

I have read, understood, and agree to the above policies.